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Controller-Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) System Integration

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Response Deadline09/09/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract requires the integration and ongoing maintenance of Controller-Pilot Data Link Communications services across en route centers, towers, and 65 airports, utilizing the VDL-2 protocol and ERAM infrastructure to enable reliable, secure, and seamless digital communication between pilots and air traffic controllers. The scope demands full technical implementation, system interoperability, and continuous operational support to ensure uninterrupted data exchange capabilities throughout the national airspace system, with a focus on enhancing efficiency and reducing voice communication congestion. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541512 and is administered by the Department of Transportation through the 693KA8 System Operations Contracts office, with performance centered in Washington, DC, and a response deadline of September 9, 2026. The work must align with federal aviation standards and sustain mission-critical systems used by air traffic control personnel and flight operators, requiring robust system reliability, compliance with aviation cybersecurity protocols, and the ability to scale and adapt as infrastructure evolves across all designated locations.

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Integrate and maintain VDL-2 CDLCS across 65 airports and en route centers using ERAM, ensuring secure, continuous air traffic communication.

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Department Of Transportation → 693KA8 System Operations ContractsView Agency

NAICS

541512 - Computer Systems Design ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Washington, DC, 20591, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Transportation → 693KA8 System Operations Contracts

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Integrate and maintain CPDLC services across en route centers, towers, and 65 airports using VDL-2 protocol and ERAM infrastructure for seamless pilot-controller data exchange.

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